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On Friday Reuters reported that Visa (NYSE:V) had plans to buy Ripple partner and cross-border payments firm Earthport plc for £198 million. Mati Greenspan, Senior Market Analyst at social trading platform eToro, commented on the possibility of XRP adoption by Visa in relation to the purchase.

For those of you who are not familiar, Earthport is a gigantic cross-border payment processor and a long-term partner of Ripple Labs. The $250 million offer that Visa made to buy them out was very generous indeed and represents a mark up of about 300% on Earthport's market price per share.

This high profile acquisition has certainly increased speculation that Visa might be planning on implementing XRP into their global payments network but for some reason, this hasn't shown up the price of XRP as it continues to follow the rest of the crypto market lower.

Sure, it's true that we still don't know what exactly Visa is planning to do with Earthport or if their partnership with Ripple will play any role whatsoever in future plans, let alone XRP. But still, this type of news, had it been delivered during the bull run would certainly have some people buying.

Bakkt, a crypto exchange created by the New York Stock Exchange's parent company Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), has raised $182 million in a funding round. The news was announced in a Medium post this morning by Bakkt CEO Kelly Loeffler. Loeffler commented on the progress made in the crypto space in 2018, which she considers to be concealed by the much-reported price volatility.

"Notably, 2018 was the most active year for crypto in its brief ten-year history. This was evidenced by rising investment in distributed ledger technology and digital assets, as well as by blockchain network metrics such as daily bitcoin transaction value and active addresses. Yet, these milestones tend to be overshadowed by the more narrow focus on bitcoin's price, which has been seen by some, as a proxy for the potential of the technology."

Time magazine recently published a piece titled: "Why Bitcoin Matters for Freedom" which argues that the decentralized structure of cryptocurrencies has and can further act as a bulwark against authoritarian regimes in the world. While conceding that the technology may in its infancy, the piece contends that it will become easier to access and use in the near future.

To be sure, Bitcoin is still a nascent technology, and doesn't offer cutting-edge usability, speed, or privacy. But engineers are constantly working to bring those attributes to Bitcoin by building better apps and on-ramps, upgrading the base protocol, and creating new second layer technologies like the Lightning Network, which could eventually mask and dramatically scale the number of possible bitcoin transactions per second. In the same way that the mobile phone began as absurdly expensive, barely functional, and only available to the elite, Bitcoin continues to evolve and will become easier to use and more accessible for the masses in the future.

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December 31, 2018 (Investorideas.com Newswire) Genesis Exchange is a powerful cryptocurrency centralized/decentralized exchange which includes a broad range of services and benefits from cryptocurrency and blockchain markets development.

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As we enter the final weekend of the year, the crypto market has just seen a sudden $10 billion gain in the course of about an hour. Sinking to about a $120 billion market cap last night, data from CoinMarketCap indicates a $130 billion market cap at press time. This sudden upward momentum has propelled all of the top 15 coins listed by market cap into the green. Despite this movement, Bitcoin (BTC) has still yet to recover its $4000 support level and is currently trading for slightly less than $3900.

Italy's Ministry of Economic Development has published a list of 30 experts who will comprise the country's blockchain strategy. Some notable members include trade association Assobit co-founder Gian Luca Comandini, Italtel head of marketing portfolio Angiolini Giorgio and Blockchain & Society Policy Research Lab board of directors member Marcella Atzori. This follows news that Italy, along with six other EU nations, signed a declaration to promote the adoption of blockchain technology.

The National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) has announced the launch of remittance payments on RippleNet's blockchain network. Called the "NBK Direct Remit", the service will be available "24/7 for all customers" according to the press release. Dimitrios Kokosioulis, deputy CEO of group operations & technology said:

"This service is a significant achievement as it enables our customers to make money transfers within seconds, easily and at their convenience anytime of the day. The launch comes as part of our commitment to responding to the needs of our customers wherever they are around the world, providing them with safe solutions and a global presence in 15 countries."

Cointelegraph reports that daily traded volume of cryptocurrency contracts on the Huobi Derivatives Market (DM) has broken past $1 billion. The Derivatives Market was launched by Huobi Global last month and allows traders to trade Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) contracts that aim to allow for arbitrage, speculation, and hedging.

According to the company, Dec. 25 saw strong engagement on both the newly-launched DM platform and Huobi's flagship crypto exchange; their combined daily traded volume was purportedly $2 billion.

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GBT is a powerful cryptocurrency centralized / decentralized exchange which will include a broad range of services and benefits from cryptocurrency and blockchain markets development, while avoiding complications and risks arising from crytocurrency ownership, transfer, and exchange. You can Download the Genesis Exchange and Wallet App at Google Play and on the Apple App Store. Learn more at http://www.mygenesis.io

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CCN reports that a South Korean court has acquitted crypto exchange Bithumb after a client accused the company of losing thousands of dollars in a hack. 30-year-old Ahn Park claimed that a lack of security measures enabled hackers to steal 400 million won ($355,000 USD) of his funds. Bithumb, however, argued that it was not responsible, as it is not classified as either an electronic financier, a financial company or an electronic financial assistant. The judge appears to have agreed, ruling that Bithumb had carried out its fiduciary duty by sending Park 10 SMS messages notifying him of the transactions that had taken place on his account. CCN argues that this could set a dangerous precedent for future hacking victims on crypto exchanges in South Korea.

The South China Morning Post reports that crypto mining firm Bitmain and crypto exchange giant Huobi are laying off staff. Part of Bitmain's statement said that the company is undergoing:

"...some adjustment to our staff this year... A part of that is having to really focus on things that are core to that mission and not things that are auxiliary. As we move into the new year we will continue to double down on hiring the best talent from a diverse range of backgrounds."

The reasons for layoffs in both companies is believed to be the prolonged crypto bear market putting pressure on firms in the space.

Also reported by the South China Morning Post is that scientists in China have turned copper into ‘gold'. Peer reviews in the journal Science Advances, the researchers have turned cheap copper into a new material "almost identical" to gold. Senior market analyst at social trading platform eToro Mati Greenspan commented on the speculation that this development could lead to crypto replacing gold.

"Some on social media were quick to point out that they've figured out a way to "fork gold" and that this could have implications for bitcoin.

The headline here is rather misleading though. Yes, they found a way to chemically alter copper so that it produces a substance that has similar properties to gold but it is not gold itself.

The idea is that with some fine tuning, copper may be able to step it up a bit in the manufacturing sector. Still, there's little indication of how efficient this would be to do on a mass scale and no matter what, gold retains its status as the premier store of value.

In my mind, it is possible that someone figures out how to reproduce an ounce of gold in a lab, but it's equally possible that someone figures out how to reproduce a bitcoin. Neither scenario seems very likely but both are certainly within the realm of possibility. This is why we diversify."

And Litecoin (LTC) has announced that it has partnered with the UFC to promote UFC 232: JONES vs. GUSTAFFSON 2, will take place this Saturday, December 29 at the Forum in Inglewood, California. An excerpt from the statement from Litecoin reads:

With UFC events like this receiving millions of viewers, having the Litecoin logo displayed on the Octagon's canvas gives LTC global awareness that can spark interest and drive engagement with people from all walks of life who may have never heard of Litecoin or cryptocurrency before.

Flip™ is the creation of Fit Pay, Inc., a leading provider of cutting edge payment technology and a subsidiary of NXT-ID (<NASDAQ: NXTD). By leveraging the FitPay Payment Platform™, Flip enables cryptocurrency holders to seamlessly exchange their cryptocurrency for US dollars and store that value on a contactless payment device that can be used to make purchases at millions of retail locations. https://www.fliptopay.com/

GBT is a powerful cryptocurrency centralized / decentralized exchange which will include a broad range of services and benefits from cryptocurrency and blockchain markets development, while avoiding complications and risks arising from crytocurrency ownership, transfer, and exchange. You can Download the Genesis Exchange and Wallet App at Google Play and on the Apple App Store. Learn more at http://www.mygenesis.io

Investorideas.com is a recognized news source publishing third party news and press releases plus we create original financial content. Learn about investing in stocks and sector trends from Investorideas.com with our news alerts, articles, podcasts and videos talking about cannabis, crypto, technology including AI and IoT, mining ,sports biotech, water, renewable energy and more. Investorideas.com original branded content includes the daily Crypto Corner and Podcast, Play by Play sports and stock news column, Investor Ideas #Potcasts #Cannabis News and Stocks on the Move podcast and column, Cleantech and Climate Change Podcast and the AI Eye Podcast and column covering developments in AI.

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Market Drops on Christmas, Indian Interdisciplinary Committee Against Crypto Ban and Nigerian Experts Believe Crypto Could Promote Trade on Continent

After coming close to hitting a total market cap of $150 billion on Monday, the crypto market took a turn downward and by Tuesday bottomed out at around $125 billion. At press time, total market capitalization is sitting at $127 billion, according to data from CoinMarketCap. And to conclude the Christmas season the top 100 coins listed by market cap are, perhaps quite appropriately a mix of red and green. The top three coins, Bitcoin (BTC), XRP and Ether (ETH), have remained relatively stable in the last 24 hours with prices having not moved more than 1.6 percent.

Mati Greenspan, senior market analyst at social trading platform eToro, said that the market could breakout in either direction and that controversial coins seem to gain more during recent rallies.

Though it was very nice to see a rally in the week leading up to Christmas, it seems the crypto market is once again playing defense.

A very sudden drop was experienced during the Asian session on Christmas morning, snapping through the new trendline and breaking the momentum that the market was working so hard to build.

At this point, the market can be seen within a range from $3,650 to $4,200.

A breakout to the downside could certainly see bitcoin testing the yearly lows once again. On the other hand, a breakout to the upside could have us testing a $6,000, a level that if broken could signify the end of the bear market.

Still, I have noticed a very distinct trend over the last week that the cryptos gaining most during the upswings are the cryptos that have negative stigmas around them. So it is still entirely possible that a good part of the upward pressure we've been seeing lately is due to short covering.

India may see crypto legalization in 2019, albeit with heavy regulation. The New Indian Express reports that an interdisciplinary committee set up by the government to look into cryptocurrency has come out against the existing outright ban. An unnamed senior official said the following:

"We have already had two meetings. There is a general consensus that cryptocurrency cannot be dismissed as completely illegal. It needs to be legalised with strong riders. Deliberations are on. We will have more clarity soon."

ThisDayLive reports that experts in Nigeria believe that cryptocurrency could boost trade in the country. At a conference in Lagos organized by crypto exchange Luno, the Chief Operating Officer of Blockchain Solutions Limited, Lucky Uwakwe described the importance of crypto:

"Bitcoin is the first cryptocurrency to use peer to peer technology; It is a simpler implementation of blockchain technology; Functions as a payment tool that can be used to send money, and carries value as an investment tool."

Flip™ is the creation of Fit Pay, Inc., a leading provider of cutting edge payment technology and a subsidiary of NXT-ID (<NASDAQ: NXTD). By leveraging the FitPay Payment Platform™, Flip enables cryptocurrency holders to seamlessly exchange their cryptocurrency for US dollars and store that value on a contactless payment device that can be used to make purchases at millions of retail locations. https://www.fliptopay.com/

GBT is a powerful cryptocurrency centralized / decentralized exchange which will include a broad range of services and benefits from cryptocurrency and blockchain markets development, while avoiding complications and risks arising from crytocurrency ownership, transfer, and exchange. You can Download the Genesis Exchange and Wallet App at Google Play and on the Apple App Store. Learn more at http://www.mygenesis.io

Investorideas.com is a recognized news source publishing third party news and press releases plus we create original financial content. Learn about investing in stocks and sector trends from Investorideas.com with our news alerts, articles, podcasts and videos talking about cannabis, crypto, technology including AI and IoT, mining ,sports biotech, water, renewable energy and more. Investorideas.com original branded content includes the daily Crypto Corner and Podcast, Play by Play sports and stock news column, Investor Ideas #Potcasts #Cannabis News and Stocks on the Move podcast and column, Cleantech and Climate Change Podcast and the AI Eye Podcast and column covering developments in AI.

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